For this month’s blog, I thought I’d just do a quick post for all you book lovers out there. Reading quotes about books is almost as much fun as reading books, so enjoy these three bookish quotes!
Bookish Quotes
Why I Decided to Become a Writer
While I may not be making full-time living from my writing (yet), I’ve always known that writing was something I wanted to do. I knew, even as a kid (okay, maybe as an older teen) that getting published and writing as a full-time job wasn’t as easy as just spinning a few great yarns. A few years into actually being self-published, I realize it’s even harder than I’d thought—but it’s still worth it, and still something I plan to pursue for the rest of my life.
I have always had many varied interests in addition to writing, and so picking one thing to do as a “career” seemed kind of confining. For many years after I graduated college and had various jobs that didn’t relate at all to my English degree, I seriously contemplated a life and career path(s) other than that of writer. Right now my “job” is a vintage re-sale business, via Etsy and other venues.
So why did I pick “writer” anyway and decide to pursue that instead of some other viable career that might actually be somewhat stable and make me money?
Continue readingMerry Christmas!
I haven’t blogged much this year. I’ve done some book writing, although not as much as I wanted. This is the time of year that we often reflect on the good and not-so-good of the past year, and plan our goals and visions for next year.
I’m planning to do more writing – and blogging – next year, but in the meantime, I’m going to enjoy the holiday season. May you have a blessed holiday, wherever you might be and whoever you might be with.
See you next year!
What to Bring to a Writer’s Conference
I’ve attended a few writers’ conferences over the years, and recently just got back from the first in-person one I’ve attended in over three years. It was great to be surrounded by so many writers! If you’ve never been to a writers’ conference, I encourage you to find one near you and attend. So what can you expect from a day or a weekend with other writers? Here are some quick tips that can help make your experience comfortable and fun.
Continue readingGrace, the Blue-Haired Writer Girl: A Quick Introduction
I’ve written the occasional “here’s a little info about me” blog posts over the years, for people who want to know more about my quirks or my favorite books. But it’s been a while since I’ve written a post about myself, and I have a number of new followers on this blog and social media. So it’s time for a re-introduction.
Continue readingWhat Happens When You’re Tired of Social Media
I haven’t blogged in several months because, to be perfectly honest, I got tired of it. I did not stop writing, reading, editing, and researching. But I did stop blogging. I also let my social media lag a bit, until recently.
I was just plain tired of it all. And at this point in history, who isn’t? The past couple of years have been crazy—and social media has made it all both better and worse. Better, because it’s allowed us to communicate with each other, and to realize that despite everything, we’re not alone in our struggles. And worse, because, well…just scroll through Facebook for ten minutes and I’m sure you’ll find at least two videos that lower your IQ, and at least three posts/articles/memes that make you mad.
Anyway, so what should you do when you’re just tired of it all and want to delete all social apps from your phone? Here’s my take:
Take a social media break.
If you’re exhausted and fed up by social media, then by all means take a break. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all of the drama and bad news, or frustrated by your lack of reach or other results, then it might be time to take a step back for a bit.
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